Existential Threat

A lot of what Trump has done as president threatens our nation -- our national security, our economy, the well-being of our people, and our most fundamental values.

But his decision to withdraw from the historic Paris Climate Accord poses a clear existential threat to our country and our planet.

Trump's announcement today puts us at odds with every other nation in the world, except for Syria and Nicaragua. The rest of the world is uniting to address this global problem. The actions of Trump and the Republicans are shameful, but I won't let this be the end of the argument. If our president refuses to address climate change, it is up to states to lead the way.

Instead, we need to focus on growing our clean energy industries in Virginia. We can be a global leader and innovator on solar, wind, and other renewable sources of energy, but it requires leadership and urgent action.